Clients from Content

Clients From Content is a no-fluff podcast that gives you proven strategies to get more leads, sales, and customers from the content you create. In each episode, you get to eavesdrop as content strategist Josh Spector coaches one of his clients on how to use content to grow their business and accomplish their goals.

How To Simplify Your Business (And Grow Faster)

The world's most useful content strategy newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/8 things you'll learn in this episode:00:00: Introduction02:10: 3 things you can do to simplify your offer07:33: How to make your offer more specific13:42: How to make your offer visual and easy to talk about22:42: Why you should name your offer31:31: How to figure out where your time is going in your business34:26: The best time management decision I ever made41:35: A 3-step process to free up your time 45:05: The Referral Message Creator toolShow Notes: Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Toggl Time Tracker: https://toggl.com/ Text Expander: https://textexpander.com/Establish Yourself Podcast Episode: I Save 5+ Hours a Week with a $4 Tool You’ve Never Heard of: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-i-save-5-hours-a-week-with-a-%244-tool-youve-never-heard-of/id1643167863?i=1000703582339 Establish Yourself by Annie Franceschi: https://amzn.to/4mPYY7TReferral Message Creator: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/message To Connect with Annie Franceschi: Website: https://www.anniefranceschi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/establish-yourself-clear-brand-messaging-offers-and/id1643167863 To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

09-10
58:43

How I Built A 6-Figure Business On A $99 Product

My best content strategy tips --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/10 things you'll learn:02:28: How I built a thriving business on a $99 product05:41: How to get $1,000 from a $99 buyer07:57: The one place you DON'T want to be with your pricing09:22: Why my membership doesn't have a message board10:35: What to do if you're struggling to publish content consistently16:36: Your podcast doesn't have to be as long as you think20:35: What's better: A free masterclass or a paid workshop?25:39: Is it a mistake to give away too much for free?29:02: How I'd improve a course launch email32:40: How to counter the 3 most likely reasons people don't buy from youTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

08-26
41:28

How To Organize Your Content Like A Pro

Free content strategy tips: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Get clients from your content: https://joshspector.com/program 00:00: Introduction03:17: The first step to creating a content system05:18: The quickest way to create new content08:57: What to do when a piece of content works well10:26: How to figure out if you can post less13:45: Four content creation systems to try27:24: The secret to content success when you have multiple niches29:48: 5 ways to approach content when you have multiple niches34:52: Don't overrate social media metrics37:04: 3 ridiculously simple ways to track content you want to repurposeShow Notes: Skill Session: The Strategy Clarifier: https://joshspector.com/list/ Clients from Content EpisodeHow to Create Content That Attracts B2B Buyers: https://youtu.be/M1bjOp5JTCM Clients from Content EpisodeHow To Create Powerful Content (Without Spending More Time On It): https://youtu.be/ZZGz8mXlkvk To Connect with Nicaila Matthews Okome:Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatjoshspector/ Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

08-06
40:11

How To Use Content To Get Clients (In 30 Minutes A Day)

What to do if you only have 30 minutes a day to create content.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass:  https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:00:00: Introduction03:00: What a content library is and why you need one15:00: The only types of social posts that matter17:00: What I'd do if I only had 30 minutes a day for 30 days to build a content library27:00: How content about a non-client can get you a dream client33:00: 5 subtle ways to reference your clients in your content36:00: How to get your clients to create content for you39:00: An AI prompt to help you incorporate testimonials into your content45:00: How to get potential clients excited about what you doShow Notes: 40 One-Sentence Blogging Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-blogging-tips/40 One-Sentence Writing Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-writing-tips/40 One-Sentence Social Media Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-social-media-tips/40 One-Sentence Email Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-email-tips/40 One-Sentence Marketing Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-marketing-tips/40 One-Sentence Tips To Get More Twitter Followers: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-twitter-follower-tips/ “Free Coaching Time” LinkedIn Post: https://bit.ly/3H13nVX“Case Studies That Close Sales” by Brian McCarthy: https://a.co/d/elHvmiM“The Sponsor Magnet” by Justin Moore: https://a.co/d/dSPb8mKClients From Content Episode “People Like Your Content. Now What?”:https://youtu.be/PyoxIIR_PME?si=l53kj30poL7qge-rClients From Content Episode “How To Write A Daily Newsletter That Grows Your Business”: https://youtu.be/SaeEOnnVav4To Connect with Maigen Thomas: Free Website Evaluation: https://freewebsiteevaluation.com/ Website: https://maigenthomas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maigen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maigen To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

07-23
56:06

A landing page expert reveals how to boost your conversions!

Landing page tips for headlines, design, copy, and more.My free Clients From Content newsletter --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/9 things you'll learn in this episode:00:00: Introduction05:00: How to figure out what people need from your landing page08:00: The most important question to ask yourself about your landing page12:00: The most common mistake when it comes to social proof15:00: How to create urgency on a landing page (without being dishonest)19:00: A review of what's wrong with my membership landing page (and how I can improve it)23:00: How to use a short video on a landing page 32:00: How to organize the sections of your landing page38:00: How to use images on your landing page40:00: The most important thing to test on a landing pageShow Notes: Selling a course? Try these tactics: https://youtu.be/8fzqDPJp6BQ How to craft the perfect offer (for you and your clients): https://youtu.be/YD4V64jp3IQ To Connect with Blake Emal: Website: https://pagetear.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxblake/ Twitter: https://x.com/heyblake To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

07-09
44:23

Surprising strategies for focus, newsletter growth, and LinkedIn

A behind-the-scenes peek at advice I gave my Clients From Content members.00:00: Introduction03:00: The hard truth you need to accept to be productive04:00: The magic of a one-item to-do list10:00: How to celebrate a newsletter milestone in a way your readers will care about14:00: A clever way to get your readers to share your newsletter19:00: How to use a 3 bucket content strategy when you have two different target audiencesJoin 32,000 subscribers who read my newsletter --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

06-25
27:25

LinkedIn: Secrets no one shares

8 LinkedIn strategies to get more reach and clients.More LinkedIn tips in my newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 00:00: Introduction01:00: What the LinkedIn algorithm measures03:00: Your LinkedIn connections are probably hurting your reach05:00: Why you should engage with your own posts08:00: What kind of images to use to get more reach10:00: How to use LinkedIn search to grow your following12:00: The surprising truth about sharing links in posts14:00: The importance of the magic hour15:00: How to make someone 85% more likely to see your postsTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

06-11
21:06

How to improve your course launch plan

Listen in as I review a client's course launch plan.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass:  https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:03:00: 7 key concepts to remember when promoting a course10:00: How to improve the headline on your sales page15:00: Words to avoid on your sales page19:00: A more powerful way to talk about the topic of your course23:00: A clever way to use a LinkedIn poll to promote your course27:00: How to write promotional emails your readers will love (even if they don't buy)32:00: How to choose excerpts to share in your promotion40:00: The one social post that should be part of any promotional campaignTo Connect with Daphne Gray-Grant: Website: https://www.publicationcoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-gray-grant-thepublicationcoach/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

05-28
45:49

3 business growth questions I've never answered before

Including one that's going to make you jealous.Get a free Clients From Content skill session --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:01:00: How to make the most of free time in your business04:00: A simple way to get someone to promote your newsletter every month08:00: How to get someone you meet in person to subscribe to your newsletter11:00: A ridiculous thing you can do to make it easier for people to14:00: The most important shift to make on your sales page16:00: How to give people a reason to hire you instead of someone else18:00: A template you can use to speak to multiple audiences on one sales page27:00 A unique way to monetize content

05-14
33:21

A sales coach's shocking approach to sales

What to do (and not do) on your next sales call.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:1:00: How to avoid the 4 most common sales call mistakes4:00: A perception-shifting definition of "sales"11:00: Why every sales meeting should end early13:00: How to approach a sales call with someone who isn't aware of what you do17:00: Why you don't need to transition into an actual sales "pitch"25:00: How to approach selling a year-long coaching package31:00: The one slide you must have in your sales deck32:00: Why objections are a good thing36:00: How to incorporate AI use into sales38:00: What to do if you feel uncomfortable selling42:00: The "one last thing" attention grabberShow Notes: Clients from Content Podcast Episode: How To Get More Buyers: https://youtu.be/YRGBtRBg2Nc?si=_XkvOypWKhIYNeWd Clients from Content Podcast Episode: How To Craft The Perfect Offer: https://youtu.be/YD4V64jp3IQ?si=Jn4N2EZFpTNpdgjK To Connect with Brendan McAdams:  Website: https://www.kiinetics.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmcadams/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

04-30
45:40

A beginner's guide to cold outreach

How to find and reach out to people you want to hire you.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:5:00: The most important factor in cold outreach success8:00: How to use the concentric circle approach to cold outreach12:00: A 6-step plan to find your ideal clients14:00: An AI prompt that will help you find clients21:00: The 6 most common cold email mistakes25:00: How to write a cold email subject line32:00: 5 ways you can get people to engage with your cold emails36:00: What to do when people ignore your cold outreach41:00: A "crazy" approach to cold outreach that worked for a realtorShow Notes: Blog Post - Take The First Step: https://joshspector.com/take-the-first-step/Skill Session: The Relationship Builder:https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Clients from Content Podcast Episode: A PR Pro Reveals How To Get Media Coverage For Yourself: https://youtu.be/m88nJY7XB-Y?si=G9jmHWZNz-4kIIcV Clients from Content Podcast Episode: How To Get Your Ideal Client’s Attention: https://youtu.be/cZBQfSj4Uvs?si=qOuLcMpBj-aT_jBE To Connect with Seetha The Comic:  Website: https://www.seethathecomic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seethathecomic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aheJzSX5A2Uuz5--Kd-wQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seetharaman.radhakrishnan To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

04-16
48:31

People like your content. Now what????

What to do when people enjoy your content.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode:02:00: The first two questions to ask yourself about your content06:00: Why I changed the title of my podcast18:00: 2 growth questions every content creation should ask themselves19:00: 5 ways to clarify who your content is for25:00: How I use my podcast to get clients31:00: How to create a growth loop for your podcast37:00: What a personal archive is and why everyone should create oneShow Notes: Clients from Content: How To Craft The Perfect Offer: https://youtu.be/YD4V64jp3IQ?si=o7Vf0BATBs0StHOaClients from Content: How To Get Clients From Your Podcast: https://youtu.be/4OtQQd9QP0M?si=bEiZ2mMx5cEPxUwt How To Build A Notecard System That Powers Your Creations: https://fortheinterested.com/how-to-build-a-notecard-system-that-powers-your-creations/Cultish Creative Podcast Episode with Josh: https://youtu.be/TOnluvD8kM8?si=3xI0hOHo8wXrCRYLThe Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper: https://amzn.to/4leygWg To Connect with Matt Zeigler: Website/Newsletter: https://cultishcreative.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-zeigler/ Twitter: https://x.com/CultishCreative To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Clients from Content Program: https://joshspector.com/program/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

04-02
57:19

Selling a course? Try these tactics.

How to get feedback, improve your course sales page, and surface buyers.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:01:00: How to get feedback from course buyers05:00: What to say to get more people to fill out a survey09:00: How I'd rewrite a course sales page11:00: The dangers of using the word "learn"24:00 When to share your personal story with your audience (and when not to)27:00: The email subject line I used to offer a discount to my audience30:00: How to use LinkedIn polls to surface potential buyers

03-19
41:01

A beginner's guide to starting and growing a newsletter

How to set a newsletter up and get your first 100 subscribers.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:04:00: The first big decision to make when you build an email list08:00: 5 things to consider when choosing an email service provider17:00: Why you don't need to be intimidated by the technical process of setting up a newsletter24:00: How to handle email addresses you collected before you had an email list28:00: How to get your first 100 newsletter subscribers36:00: 5 places to promote your newsletter that take less than 10 minutes to set up39:00: The real reason you should write a newsletter45:00: 6 reasons people will share your newsletter49:00: How to turn one newsletter issue into 20 issuesShow Notes: The newsletter platform I recommend: https://partners.kit.com/56sny9q27uaqTo Connect with Mark Wigginton: Website: https://focusingonresults.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focusingonresults/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

03-05
57:21

How to sell paid partnerships - even with a small audience

A step-by-step guide from someone who got me to buy one.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass:  https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:02:00: The difference between a paid partnership and traditional ads13:00: The most important thing NOT to do if you offer paid partnerships14:00: The first 3 things to do if you want to offer paid partnerships23:00: What to include in a partnership proposal27:00: Partners aren't paying for what you think they're paying for33:00: How (and why) to incorporate a video into your proposal42:00: How to figure out what to charge for a partnership47:00: The 3 most effective ways to attract partner leadsShow Notes: Christopher Nguyen, Founder of UX Playbook: https://bit.ly/413lRLuLaShonda Brown: https://www.youtube.com/@LaShondaMBrownDouble Your Price by David Falzani: https://amzn.to/3EJiOAIOversubscribed by Daniel Priestley: https://amzn.to/3X9hQnDTo Connect with Lex Roman: Newsletters: https://lexroman.com/newsletters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexroman/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

02-19
51:38

How to get more buyers (10 expert tactics)

How to get your ideal clients to buy.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass:  https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/12 things you'll learn in this episode:04:00: The most important thing to learn when interviewing your customers09:00: How to apply the "jobs to be done" theory to your product13:00: The difference between understanding buyers and understanding why they bought a product19:00: How to combine customer research with customer conversations you already have24:00: The two questions I ask everyone who buys from me27:00: 3 powerful questions to ask in a customer discovery call33:00: 3 assumptions marketers make that are usually wrong41:00: The one thing you should assume drives most customer decisions46:00: How to get more conversions from your headlines47:00: How to improve your call to action50:00: The best way to improve your email list signup page1:01:00: The best news perfectionists will ever hearShow Notes: The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen: https://amzn.to/4jHcAkRThe Innovators Solution by Clayton M. Christensen and Michael E. Raynor: https://amzn.to/4jCvwBnBreakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz: https://amzn.to/3CLDerZTo Connect with Katelyn Bourgoin: Website: https://learnwhywebuy.com/Twitter: https://x.com/KateBourLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebour/To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

02-05
01:04:16

How To Go From Content Creator To Media Empire

This is how you build a media company.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:00:00: Introduction07:00: How to use emotional brainstorming to create a successful newsletter13:00: Two newsletter format that work in any niche18:00: 4 ways to create a newsletter/social media flywheel30:00: Never be the only evangelist for your brand32:00: 5 times you need to be visible as a founder (even if you're not the face of your brand)38:00: A must-read book for anyone who plans to sell merchandise47:00: The story of Dad Gang48:00: How to sell branded merchandiseShow Notes: Zarna Garg Episode: https://youtu.be/TGmTVySCCIQ?si=y-CEXkyLJlaxvPF_This Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community--a Life in Streetwear by Bobby Hundreds: https://amzn.to/4jq9v8E To Connect with Rob: Website:https://www.wtfdivorce.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wtfdivorce Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtf-divorce/id1592952913 To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

01-22
53:40

This podcast is changing (sort of)

10 updates about the past, present, and future of this show.

01-21
14:44

Creative ways to monetize your content

A crash course in content monetization.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/Things you'll learn in this episode:00:00: Introduction01:00: How to monetize your audience when there's no obvious product to sell them11:38: What to do if you have multiple different business ideas within the same niche18:35: How to balance your high-ticket and low-ticket offers26:27: How to start selling sponsorshipsTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

01-08
34:11

How To Get Your Ideal Client's Attention

Struggling to get the right clients? This can help.My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/8 things you'll learn in this episode:00:00: Introduction02:00: Why you need to be careful what you optimize for05:00: 6 things to do if your audience isn't growing09:00: 6 simple ways to borrow other people's audiences20:00: Everyone falls into one of two categories when it comes to audience growth24:00: The biggest reason an audience doesn't buy35:00: 3 ways to convert more leads into sales40:00: 3 counterintuitive ways to make your product more valuable55:00: 5 ways to boost the perceived value of a course you sellShow Notes: The Two Ways To Grow Your Audience: Do More or Do LessTo Connect with Sally Ivester: Website: https://www.hisallyivester.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hisallyivester Instagram: https://instagram.com/hisallyivester To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat

12-18
59:23

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